Activities

Things to do in Santa Barbara

Below are all the adventures in Chapter 1, "The Top Ten." Click to see excerpts from the guide. This chapter is for first-time visitors or those new to the area, and details the most-frequented, well-known attractions. The essence of the book, however, is in under-the-radar educational expeditions, and they're highlighted beginning in Chapter 2, "Under Your Nose", and Chapter 3, "Secrets of the Santa Barbarians." Other "hidden" and popular explorations are listed in the remaining chapters such as "Come Ye to the Waters", "NOT Just a Park", "Splurge!", "Rainy? Dark? Cold?", "Chow Fun", "Trail Mix", "Get Outta Town!", "Camping" and "Festivals & Events." Finally, don't overlook the epic "Odds & Ends" chapter for something completely new and different!